Davidson County Board of Education - School Bus Fleet Management and Transportation Technology System - 2026
Davidson County SchoolsSchool · Lexington, NC- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brad Sweatman
- (336) 242-5569
The 30-second brief
Davidson County Board of Education requests proposals from qualified vendors for an integrated school transportation technology solution, including software, hardware, installation, configuration, training, and maintenance. The system covers GPS tracking, fleet management, driver time and attendance, parent/guardian bus tracking, turn-by-turn navigation, and administrative reporting for over 300 vehicles, including 204 school buses, 48 activity buses, and 60 service trucks/fleet vehicles. Vendors must provide itemized initial, recurring, and optional pricing, system integration capabilities with TIMS and LINQ payroll, and secure cloud-based operations. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, submitted electronically via email.
GPS devices, Tablets, Mounting equipment, Wiring, Antennas, Cellular service, Hardware, Software subscriptions, Licensing, Installation, Configuration, System integration, Training, Maintenance, Technical support
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Summary
Davidson County Board of Education requests proposals from qualified vendors for an integrated school transportation technology solution, including software, hardware, installation, configuration, training, and maintenance.
The system covers GPS tracking, fleet management, driver time and attendance, parent/guardian bus tracking, turn-by-turn navigation, and administrative reporting for over 300 vehicles, including 204 school buses, 48 activity buses, and 60 service trucks/fleet vehicles. Vendors must provide itemized initial, recurring, and optional pricing, system integration capabilities with TIMS and LINQ payroll, and secure cloud-based operations. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, submitted electronically via email.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- GPS devices
- Tablets
- Mounting equipment
- Wiring
- Antennas
- Cellular service
- Hardware
- Software subscriptions
- Licensing
- Installation
- Configuration
- System integration
- Training
- Maintenance
- Technical support
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Reported agency
- Davidson County Board of Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Davidson County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brad Sweatman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Davidson County Schools in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brad Sweatman at (336) 242-5569. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: GPS devices, Tablets, Mounting equipment, Wiring, Antennas, Cellular service, Hardware, Software subscriptions, Licensing, Installation, Configuration, System integration, Training, Maintenance, Technical support. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Davidson County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Davidson County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Davidson County Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Davidson County Schools for the complete list.